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| What's NEW for August |
Your monthly guide to the latest news and events from your library! Inspiring you to learn, read, create and connect! |
| Featured Summer Events for Families |
| End of Summer Celebration! | |
We're celebrating the end of summer in a sweet way! Everyone's invited to our Summer's End Celebration.
Friday, Aug 25 from 2pm until 4pm at the Trenton Branch. Don't miss the craft-o-palooza, CUPCAKES, and more! | |
Family Art |
Join us on Saturday, August 19th in Trenton at either 10:00am or 2:00pm for a joint craft that families/couples complete together to reveal the finished product! To allow everyone an opportunity, please choose only one time slot per day to attend.
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Click here to register for 10am
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Click here to register for 2pm
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All Ages Storytime |
Storytelling at it's simplest. Drop in to the library to enjoy a story or two, read by our Children and Youth Librarian! Saturday, August 12 at 2pm outdoors (weather permitting) at the Trenton Branch |
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Featured Summer Events for Adults | Adult Summer Reading 2023 |
This summer you can read, make, and explore to earn ballots for prizes at the library! Read 5 books, make 5 things, and explore in 5 ways.
You receive one ballot when you complete 5 things in each of the three categories. So if you do the whole challenge you could receive 3 ballots towards a prize! When you receive your ballot place it in the ballot box of the prize you would like to win. Prizes will be drawn the last week of August. Register here |
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Art Night |
Join us Mondays in Trenton at 5:30pm OR Fridays in Frankford at 3pm for a fun adult craft! For craft activity specifics, click the link below. Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome, supplies permitting. |
Learn more here
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Summer Speaker Series! | Join us Tuesdays in Trenton from 10:00 am – 10:45 am for our series showcasing a variety of guest speakers and topics. No registration required.
- Tues, Aug, 1: Quinte Museum of Natural History : Presentation, show and tell, Q&A.
- Tues, Aug, 8: Training your dog with Quinte Canine
- Tues, Aug, 15: Community gardens: Succession planting.
- Tues, Aug 22: Foster Forest: Wildlife
- Tues, Aug 29: NOD Apiary (NEW!)
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Learn more here
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Drop-in Genealogy Help | Tue, Aug 15 at 11am |
Are you researching your family tree or just getting started? Come to our drop-in genealogy program and delve into the past using library resources with help from the experts! Tue, Aug 15 at 11am | |
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Socrates Cafe | Aug 8 and 22 at 5:30pm |
Join us to discuss topics using the Socratic method of cooperative critical thinking dialogue. The group currently meets at the Trenton Branch on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. | |
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Adult Game Night | Thursdays at 5:30pm |
Hey, grown-ups! It's time for our own games night. Drop-in Thursdays at the Trenton Branch from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and pick from a selection of board games to play! | |
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Intro to our Sewing Studio | Sat, Aug 12 at 10:30am |
Our new makerspace has sewing machines, an embroidery machine and a serger. Come learn the basics so you can get started using these machines. Saturday August 12 at 10:30am | |
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Tuesday Tech Time | Tuesdays at 2:30pm |
Have technology questions or need help navigating your device? Drop-in from 2:30pm till 4pm on Tuesdays at the Trenton Branch. Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 | |
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Social Group | Aug 14 and 28 at 10:30am |
Engage in a fun activity with others! Join us Mondays, August 14, and August 28 from 10:30am - 12noon at the Trenton Branch. In partnership with BQWCHC. No registration required. | |
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Bring your own fiber art project | Wednesday afternoons from 1pm-3pm |
Join us Wednesday afternoons from 1pm-3pm and bring whatever you are working on (knit, crochet, needlework etc.). Hang out, trade tips with other crafters, and catch up with some old friends while meeting new ones over all things crafty! Drop-in. At the Trenton Branch. | |
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Open Makerspace Time | Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. |
Design your own project or create one of our projects of the week. Spend time using our crafting supplies like the laminator, label maker, custom scissors. Material and machine use will be FREE for ONE PROJECT, per visit within reason. (Staff reserve the right to restrict makerspace resources and time.) |
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Makerspace Projects | Aug 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 5:30pm |
Drop in August 2, 16 and pick from two projects to make. Register to make a Menu Plan board (Aug 9) , or a customized hat using our heat-press (Aug 23) Registered Programs start at 5:30pm. Material and machine use will be FREE for ONE PROJECT, per visit within reason. (Staff reserve the right to restrict makerspace resources and time.) Visit: qwpl.ca for more details |
Learn more here
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Zentangle | Fri, Aug 11 at 10am |
Bring out the artist inside you with the Zentangle Method. Our upcoming classes will be meeting at the Trenton Branch on Fri, Aug 11 from 10am to 12noon. | |
| Death Cafe |
Thurs, Aug 30 at 5:30pm | Join us for an informal chat around death in a supportive environment and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
In partnership with the Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre Thurs, Aug 30 at 5:30pm |
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KidsArt | Mondays at 10am |
This program is for any and all kids to explore new ways to create a masterpiece. Bring your creativity and dress for a mess! Drop-in. 10am - 11:30 Trenton Branch | |
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| Preschool Storytime |
Wednesdays at 10am |
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us in person Wednesdays from 10-10:45am for stories, rhymes and music, followed by an activity. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. Trenton Branch |
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| Babytime! |
Thursdays at 10:30am |
Wiggle wiggle hands, wiggle wiggle toes! This program is designed for the youngest library visitors and their caregivers. From bounces and tickles, to songs and books, it's the perfect opportunity to bond with your baby and support their early literacy development. Ages 0-2. Drop-in. 10:30am - 11am. Trenton Branch |
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STEAM | Tuesdays at 11am or 2pm |
Calling all young scientists and engineers! In this program, kids will explore various STEM concepts, conduct experiments, and maybe even create a little art along the way. Recommended for ages 6+. Younger children are welcome with a caregiver. All STEAM programs start at 11am and repeat the same program at 2pm (please choose only one time per day to attend). Drop-in
11am-12:30pm; 2pm-3:30pm. Trenton Branch |
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KidsTech | Fridays at 10am |
Explore the library's makerspace and all the technology we have to offer! This program gives kids the opportunity to create with our 3D printer, Glowforge, Cricut, coding tools, and a variety of other tech. For ages 8+ Registration required. 10am-11am |
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| Frankford School-Age Fun |
Wednesdays at 2pm | Perfect for crafty kids, this school-aged program guides kids through a new creative project every week. Recommended for ages 5+
Frankford Branch |
Learn more here
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Passive Programming | Saturdays till 4pm |
The library is the place to be this summer! Drop by the library anytime between 9:30am and 4pm for self-directed craft projects and games. For all ages. Trenton Branch | |
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| School-Age Fun |
Thursdays at 2pm | Perfect for crafty kids, this school-aged program guides kids through a new creative project every week. Offered in Frankford and Trenton weekly. Recommended for ages 5+ Drop-in. 2pm-3:30pm |
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Kids Summer Reading 2023 |
(For ages 4-13) Help us fill the library with towers of books this summer! From July 3 to August 26, read anything you want and come to the library to tell us how much you have been reading. You will earn a book to add to our tower of books every time you share your reading with us. For every day you read you will also earn a ballot towards our monthly prize. Materials can be picked up at either our Trenton or Frankford branch starting June 26. Please contact jeanette.deboer@quintewest.ca with any questions
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Register here!
| | Featured Events for Teens |
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Teen Summer Reading 2023 |
Hey, teens! Sign up to Read, Make and Explore with the library! For each book you read, craft you make, or place you explore, you will earn a ballot for our end of summer draw. Complete 5 books, 5 crafts, or 5 places explored to get an instant prize. |
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Creating for a Cause | Drop-in. Mondays 2pm-4pm |
For teens with a heart of gold. In this program, teens will work on a project for a different non-profit or humanitarian cause each week. Completed items may be donated to local organizations following the program. | |
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Teen Maker | Drop-in. Tuesdays 4pm - 6pm |
A Makerspace drop-in time just for teens. Use our Cricut, Glowforge, sewing machines, button maker, heat press, or 3D printer. Complete our suggested projects, or work on one of your own. Material costs may apply. | |
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